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One year ago, I do not think the reigning Outstanding Drama Series Emmy champion “The Pitt” was on anyone’s radar. Nevertheless, today I shall do my best to summarize the major 2026 Emmy contenders in the Drama categories (please see...

“The Smashing Machine” is a biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr’s girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan...

THE STORY – As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine...

“John Candy: I Like Me” is a celebrity biopic documentary film directed by Colin Hanks about Canadian actor John Candy. The documentary premiered as the opening night film of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews....

For this week’s second podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Cody Dericks join me to review and discuss the latest film from Bill Condon, “Kiss Of The Spider Woman,” starring Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Jennifer Lopez. It is an American musical drama...

DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, completed the announcement of its full lineup today by unveiling titles in the remaining four sections of its 16th Edition — Short List: Features, Short List: Shorts, Winner’s Circle, and the new Selects Encore....

20th Century Studios has released the trailer for the latest film from Sam Raimi, “Send Help,” starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Chris Pang, and Dennis Haysbert. The film will be released in theaters on January 30th, 2026. Plot Synopsis: Linda...

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the tenth annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA). The winners will be revealed at a gala event on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. The ceremony...

THE STORY – Shows 12 scenes of Fogo Island, Canada, with kids playing amid coastal landscapes. Lockhart captures blues, greens, geology, and geography while static shots reveal natural movement and color. THE CAST – N/A THE TEAM – Sharon Lockhart (Director/Writer)...

The European Film Academy has announced a shortlist of 67 titles eligible for nominations at the 38th European Film Awards, which will be held on January 17th, 2026. The selection features 44 narrative features, 15 documentaries, and eight animated films....